Girl in Translation Quiz

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Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In Chapter 9, how does Annette try to make Kim feel more like a normal teenager? (from Chapter 9)

She encourages Kim to sign her political petition.

She takes her to a department store to try perfume samples.

She makes up her face for her oral exam.

She buys her pizza.

2.

Why does Kim return to school after playing hooky? (from Chapter 3 )

She wants to prove her cousin Nelson wrong by becoming smarter than he is.

She is too cold in the apartment and thinks that the school building is warmer.

She recognizes that she is her and her mother's only hope for a better life.

She is afraid in the apartment alone, so she returns to the safety of the school.

3.

How does Paula react when Ma suggests their apartment has no heat? (from Chapter 3 )

She laughs and tells Ma that she is far too sensitive.

She reiterates that the lack of heat does not matter because they will be moving soon.

She tells Ma that if she was going to be so ungrateful to her that she should have stayed in Hong Kong.

She tells them that the apartment does have heat and that they are not understanding the system.

4.

How does Matt view Kim's commitment to success? (from Chapter 13 and Epilogue)

He is jealous of her because he also wants to attend Yale.

He thinks she would be happier at home with him taking care of her.

He is proud of her accomplishments and wants to help her every step of the way.

He likes her so much because she is smart and has big dreams.

5.

Why is Kim teased at Harrison Prep? (from Chapter 7)

Because she is not a quick as the other kids academically.

Because she is not white.

Because she does not dress the way the other kids do.

Because she does not speak the way the other kids do.

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